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by DougHib July 8, 2012 9:56 AM EDT
Sharyl - In January 2009 - Bills were introduced in both the House and the Senate specifically to fund Project GunRunner. Never made it out of committee. Senate Bill 205 is introduced 'Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2009' - did not move forward. Text of Bill - http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.205: House Bill 495 is introduced; "Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2009" - did not make it out of committee. Text of Bill - http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.495 What were the sponsors of these bills told the project was?
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by supportromney July 6, 2012 1:23 PM EDT
I'd say Congress needs to find whatever dirt they can on Scot Thomasson so they can take him down for opposing the US Constitution.

Thommasson has failed to recognize that Congress has complete over site of the DOJ: a responsibility charged by the Constitution. The fact that an arm of the government would see that government adverbially indicates that to many of its employees are more focused on their political preferences instead of defending that Constitution. This tells me that these employees are no longer fit for duty.
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by shirini1 June 30, 2012 6:26 PM EDT
obama gangsta rule with impunity.

Sharyl Attkisson you are indeed brave. A real journalist, we are honored to call you.
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by govreform June 30, 2012 3:42 PM EDT
Routine polygraphs for all current employees to help fight and prevent misconduct and corruption.

DHS: http://t.co/mPpsmq2p
DNI: http://t.co/aXsfeUd7
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by BillyBonebrake June 30, 2012 2:46 PM EDT
There is a special place in Hell for bag artists and Scot Thomasson has earned an express ticket.
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by JohnPaschke June 30, 2012 2:32 PM EDT
0bummer and Withholder

1 + 1 = 0
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by lamarlamar June 30, 2012 9:47 AM EDT
Welcome to punitive government!!! Long live the king!!!
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by TheOriginalRalph June 30, 2012 7:35 AM EDT
I've been dealing with ATF since 1982 - about the mid-90s their conduct and lack of any integrity starting sliding downhill to the point that by the early 2000s i actually assumed that lying had become "a professional responsibility" at ATF. Recently i've upgraded that assessment to "they just don't know when to stop lying".

I don't know how ATF HQ goes home at 5:00PM and still hold their heads up high.
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by WWWoodward June 30, 2012 12:41 AM EDT
Scot Thomasson now has the eyes of America watching his leadership ability, or lack thereof. His own statements have made him suspect. Supporting illegal activity is reprehensible and covering for and enabling those who engage in illegal activity is worse. Especially when one is in a position of trust such as law enforcement or government.
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by Proudly_Unaffiliated June 30, 2012 12:23 AM EDT
Of course ATF needs to shut the whistle blowers up. This is SOP. Anyone surprised? Look, if you have not been following this, you are seeing the DOJ (ATF is part of DOJ) coverup in real time.

When their house of cards -- all lies -- comes down, it will be very fun. Holder belongs in jail -- a Mexican jail. Thanks to Issa, Grassley, their dedicated staffs, GOA, and Mike and David.

Keep the pressure on these dirt bags.
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